Early voting in Georgia breaks midterm record with one day left

As in-person early voting in Georgia concludes Friday, the turnout in the Peach state is setting a new midterm record.

“Georgians continue to head to the polls in record numbers because they trust the system,” Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Thursday.

As of 5 a.m. Friday, 2,402,408 Georgians had voted early in person, surpassing the previous record of 2,289,951 set during the 2022 midterm election.

In addition to in-person participation, state election officials reported that 111,372 absentee ballots had been accepted as of 5:30 a.m. Friday.

In-person votes cast in Southeast Georgia counties as of 5:30 a.m. Friday:

• Brantley: 2,547
• Camden: 10,735
• Charlton: 1,516
• Glynn: 20,949
• Pierce: 4,169
• Ware: 4,989

Polling locations across the state will be open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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